Fast Forward: Upcoming entertainment events

Jeannie Tyler sits in front of the Hinton House during the 2011 Ocali Country Days. The large, hands-on celebration of Florida pioneer life runs Nov. 9-10 at Silver Springs State Park, the former Silver River State Park off Baseline Road.

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Published: Thursday, October 31, 2013 at 6:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at 12:02 p.m.

NOV. 7

"THE 39 STEPS": The John Buchan-novel-turned-Alfred Hitchcock film finds its way onto Ocala Civic Theatre's stage. The London-based mystery is played for laughs in the stage adaptation. The show also tips its hat to other classic Hitchcock films. Shows run Nov. 7 through Dec. 1. Tickets are $10-$22. (236-2274 or www.ocalacivictheatre.com)

NOV. 8

LITTLE RIVER BAND: The Australian pop band that topped charts in the 1970s and '80s will perform a free concert at Citizens' Circle as part of the Feel Downtown Live concert series. The band's big hits included "Cool Change," "Lonesome Loser," "Take It Easy on Me," "Reminiscing" and "Happy Anniversary." Music starts at 7:30 p.m. with Wade Williams. (www.feeldowntownocala.com/live/)

CONCERT FOR A CAUSE: The Marion Civic Chorale, directed by Matthew Bumbach, will perform its Salute to Veterans, Concert for a Cause show at 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1126 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. The concert is free, but an offering will be collected to benefit the church's Tuesday Morning Outreach Ministry to help the homeless. (622-3244, ext. 35)

CREATE: The Marion County Public Library System will showcase local teen talent with its annual CREATE festival at the Ocala library branch on East Silver Springs Boulevard. CREATE stands for Colossal, Reading, Entertaining, Artsy, Teen Event. Activities start at 10 a.m. with the Edible Books Festival and Fine Art Show. Filmmaker's Festival starts at noon, with the talent show at 1 p.m. (671-8551)

<p><b>NOV. 7</b></p><p>"THE 39 STEPS": The John Buchan-novel-turned-Alfred Hitchcock film finds its way onto Ocala Civic Theatre's stage. The London-based mystery is played for laughs in the stage adaptation. The show also tips its hat to other classic Hitchcock films. Shows run Nov. 7 through Dec. 1. Tickets are $10-$22. (236-2274 or www.ocalacivictheatre.com)</p><p><b>NOV. 8 </b></p><p>LITTLE RIVER BAND: The Australian pop band that topped charts in the 1970s and '80s will perform a free concert at Citizens' Circle as part of the Feel Downtown Live concert series. The band's big hits included "Cool Change," "Lonesome Loser," "Take It Easy on Me," "Reminiscing" and "Happy Anniversary." Music starts at 7:30 p.m. with Wade Williams. (www.feeldowntownocala.com/live/)</p><p><b>NOV. 9</b></p><p>CHILI COOK-OFF: The 32nd annual food festival and fundraiser for Cornerstone School runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion. $1-$5. (www.marioncountychilicookoff.org, or 895-1648)</p><p><b>NOV. 9</b></p><p>SIMPLY THE BEST: A Tribute to Tina Turner starts at 7 p.m. at Circle Square Cultural Center in On Top of the World community, 8395 SW 80th St., Ocala. $14-$20. (854-3670 or www.csculturalcenter.com)</p><p><b>NOV. 10</b></p><p>VETERANS TRIBUTE CONCERT: Ocala's Kingdom of the Sun Concert Band, directed by Les Muncaster, will perform its Veterans Light the Stars concert at 6:30 p.m. at the Ocala/Marion County Veteran's Memorial Park, 2601 E. Fort King St., Ocala. Free. (624-9291)</p><p><b>NOV. 10</b></p><p>CONCERT FOR A CAUSE: The Marion Civic Chorale, directed by Matthew Bumbach, will perform its Salute to Veterans, Concert for a Cause show at 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1126 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. The concert is free, but an offering will be collected to benefit the church's Tuesday Morning Outreach Ministry to help the homeless. (622-3244, ext. 35)</p><p><b>NOV. 10</b></p><p>OCALA YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Orchestra with local student musicians will perform at 3 p.m. at Countryside Presbyterian Church, 7768 SW State Road 200, Ocala. (237-4633)</p><p><b>NOV. 16</b></p><p>CREATE: The Marion County Public Library System will showcase local teen talent with its annual CREATE festival at the Ocala library branch on East Silver Springs Boulevard. CREATE stands for Colossal, Reading, Entertaining, Artsy, Teen Event. Activities start at 10 a.m. with the Edible Books Festival and Fine Art Show. Filmmaker's Festival starts at noon, with the talent show at 1 p.m. (671-8551)</p><p><b>NOV. 17</b></p><p>FALL MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA CONCERT: Concert featuring Maestro Bill Doherty and members of the Central Florida Lyric Opera starts at 5 p.m. at St. Jude Catholic Community, 443 Marion Oaks Drive, Marion Oaks. Show will include music from opera, gospel, jazz and Broadway tunes. $5-$10. (347-0154).</p>